Start small with big data: The federal government should start small, but start now, in its efforts to share big data, according to a new report from the TechAmerica Foundation. The report also highlighted how some federal agencies are leading the way with their handling of big data. (Federal Computer Week)

Transparency

Code for America announces partners: Code for America announced nine local governments it will partner with in 2013 on open data projects. The projects are aimed at improving access to local government agencies. (Government Technology)

Case raises campaign finance questions: A federal judge is seeking clarification from the Colorado Supreme Court about a case that involves campaign finance. The case centers around whether a group distributing a paper on ballot issues should have to register as an issue committee and disclose donors. (LobbyComply)

Lobbying

Were lobbying connections purposely clouded? Jim Talent, a former Republican Senator from Missouri, is the top energy policy adviser in Mitt Romney’s campaign … and happens to co-chair a firm that lobbies for the coal industry. Romney’s campaign had failed to note the connection previously. (Republic Report)

More staffers through the revolving door: Alan Elias, the former lead policy adviser to Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), has joined Mercury/Clark & Weinstock as a vice president. Dee Buchanan, who was chief of staff for the House Republican Conference, and Con Lass, who has been a staffer for several members of Congress, have joined Ogilvy Government Relations. (The Hill)

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